Meeting Overview

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018

 

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:10 p.m. Supervisor Day presided and the Deputy Clerk called the roll.

 

Present were:

Supervisor Chris Day

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Jerry Bottari

 

Also present were:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Amanda Hyland, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Joseph Thomassen, 1st Deputy Clerk/Collector

Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Rick Oliver, Deputy Building Inspector

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Esta Baitler

 

RESOLUTION NO. 485                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION  INTERVIEW/COMMISSIONER OF THE (DEME) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Michael Lawler, Rosanna Sfraga, and Joseph Thomassen.

 

Supervisor Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 7:15 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to interview for the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 486                                          RE-ENTERED RTBM

 

Supervisor Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 7:40 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, asked why Valentine Electric wasn’t awarded the contract to repair the air conditioning in the old section of Town Hall.

Kate O’Brian, Pearl River, spoke about the disrepair of sidewalks along Franklin Ave and John St. in Pearl River.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, suggested that the Pearl River Parking funds could be used to repair the sidewalks.  He spoke about the Base Proportions and how Orangetown is subsidizing Ramapo.

Tom DePrisco, Pearl River, thanked the Town Board for starting to plan a Community Center and for looking into the disrepair sidewalks.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 487                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

            RESOLVED, that the public comments portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 488                                          APPOINT / JOHN GERNON TEMPORARY POLICE OFFICER

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED,that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and per the authorization of Rockland County Department of Personnel, the Town Board hereby appoints John Gernon from Rockland County Civil Service nominating list 369-233/16097, to the position of “Temporary” Police Officer / Resident of the Town of Orangetown, for the sole purpose of allowing him to attend the DCJS Basic Police Officer Training Class at Rockland County Police & Public Safety Academy, at a salary consistent with the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown PBA.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 489                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / CHAPTER 26 PARKING METERS / ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2018 at 8:05 p.m., on a proposed Local Law, amending Chapter 26 regarding “Parking Meters” and establishing Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces, in the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 490                                          DECLARE INTENTION TO BE LEAD AGENCY / DIRECT CIRCULATION  CHAPTER 26 / PARKING METERS  ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Town Code currently provides for Parking Meters, ParkingZones and designation of particular public parking spaces in Chapter 26, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of adding electric vehicle charging stations at certain public parking spaces throughout the Town, thus requiring the Town to amend the Town

 

RESOLUTION NO. 490 – Continued

 

Code with respect to Parking Meters to provide for the designation of such spaces and the fees therefore , and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed action a Type II action as set forth under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);

 

The following are involved or interested or involved agencies in the review process:

 

• Orangetown Planning Board;
• Rockland County Department of Planning;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of environmental review under SEQRA, and directs that a Lead Agency Coordination Letter with relevant documents be circulated to and among the various above referenced agencies; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the circulation to the Rockland County Department of Planning further be for the purpose of review pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239- l & m;

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 491                                          OPEN PH / TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER / PODS

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing regarding Temporary Storage Containers (PODS) is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

Summary of Public Comments:

There were no comments from the public.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 492                                          CLOSE PH / TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER / PODS

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that this public hearing is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 493                                          REOPEN / CONTINUE PH / PODS TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 493 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that this public hearing is hereby continued to September 25, 2018, 8:15 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 494                                          APPOINT / JOHN MC CULLOUGH MEMBER / ACABOR / FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRIAN TERRY

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints John McCullough as

a Member of ARCHITECTURE & COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW (ACABOR), filling the unexpired term of Brian Terry, expiring on December 31, 2019.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 495                                          APPOINT IRONDA LYNCE  ORANGETOWN PARKS & RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE / FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRIAN TERRY

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints IRONDA LYNCE as

a Member of ORANGETOWN PARKS & RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, filling the unexpired term of Brian Terry, expiring on December 31, 2018.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 496                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE         2019 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms the previously scheduled public hearing on the 2019 Preliminary Budget for November 13, 2018, at 8:00 P.M., and authorizes the Town Clerk to publish the meeting notice, publish the Preliminary Budget, and have it available on the Town website and in the Town Clerk’s Office for public viewing.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 497                                          RENEWAL AGREEMENT / 2018-2019  BROWN & WEINRAUB/LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REPRESENTATION (LOBBIST)

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 497 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Board resolution 2017- 358 the Town approved an Agreement for Government Relations with Brown and Weinraub, PLLC to provide legislative and regulatory representation for a monthly fee of $4,000.00 and

 

WHEREAS, the term of said agreement has expired and Brown and Weinrub, LLC has proposed an agreement to continue to provide representation on behalf of the Town of Orangetown for legislative and regulatory representation for the period of August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 at a monthly fee of $4,000.00 per month;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Supervisor and the Town Attorney, the Town Board does hereby accept the proposal from Brown and Weinraub, PLLC to provide legislative and regulatory representation to the Town with the firm Brown and Weinraub, PLLC for the period of August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 at a monthly fee of $4,000.00 per month and the Supervisor or his designee is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said agreement.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 498                                          AUTHORIZE / ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND SPACE PLANNING SERVICES / PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER / RFP

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s office is hereby authorized to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architectural Engineering and Space Planning Services, for the purpose of receiving bids to provide design plans and consultation for a proposed Orangetown Community Center, subject to final approval of appropriate Town department heads.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 499                                          ACCEPT / RECEIVE / FILE / TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following documents are accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:

 

1. Letter Agreement, with the Noble Ninth for Orangetown Summer Day Camp at German Masonic Picnic Grounds, Tappan.
2. Town Board Meeting minutes: STBM 6/5/18, 6/8/18, 6/18/18, 7/13/18 & 7/17/18; RTBM 6/26/18 & 7/24/18; Police Commission 6/5/18 & 7/17/18; TBWS 6/5/18 & 7/17/18.
3. Agreement w/Rockland County and Hi-Tor Animal Shelter.
4. Agreement: Business Expense Advisors, (cost analysis auditing agreement.
5. Agreement: Maser Consulting, (re-development of RPC through infrastructure upgrades) MC No. 18003397P.
6. Right-of-Way Dedication & Non-Exclusive Deed of Easement / Bus Shelter Walgreens, Rte 303, Tappan.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 499 – Continued

 

7. Agreement: Pace Land Use Law Center & Kevin Dwarka LLC, Revitalization Strategy – Pearl River Downtown.
8. Agreement: Johnson Controls (chiller replacement-old side of Town Hall).
9. Agreement Extension: Johnson Controls (HVAC & Mechanical Services / Town Hall).

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 500                                          APPROVE / PURCHASE OF (2) TWO NASAL RANGER FIELD OLFACTOMETER EQUIPMENT PACKAGES  & TRAINING / ST. CROIX SENSORY, INC.

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Office of Building, Zoning, Planning, Administration and Enforcement, the Town Board hereby approves the purchase of two (2) Nasal Ranger Field Olfactometer Equipment packages, to also include training for three (3) inspectors from St. Croix Sensory, Inc., at a cost of $6,375.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 501                                          PERMISSION GRANTED / TWO POLICE OFFICERS / 2018 STATE OF NEW YORK POLICE JUVENILE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the Town Board hereby approves two police officers to attend the 2018 State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association Conference held from August 27 – August 31, 2018 in Binghamton, New York at a total combined cost of $1,572.00.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 502                                          AID / 2018 PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL PEP RALLY & BONFIRE

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways & the Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes the use of barricades, barrels and sand from the Highway Department & Auxiliary Police Officers from the Police Department, for the PRHS Pep Rally & Bonfire to be held on Friday, September 28, 2018, from 7 pm to 10 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 503                                          AID / ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes the use of barricades & trash barrels from the Highway Dept. and Auxiliary Police from the Police Dept., for the OFD annual Halloween Parade to be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 504                                          APPROVE / USE OF TOWN ROADWAYS / 2018 BIKE MS

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown to allow the 34th Annual Bike MS to use the roadways within the Town on Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 7 am to 5 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 505                                          AWARD BID / TWO (2) NEW HEAVY DUTY 4WD PLOW TRUCKS WITH WING & ACCESSORIES / GABRIELLI TRUCK SALES

 

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for two new, heavy duty, 4wd plow trucks with wing & accessories which was received and publicly opened on July 19, 2018; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 08-C-18, and made a part of these minutes.

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to GABRIELLI TRUCK SALES, LTD., Jamaica, New York, in the amount of $ 663,276.00, the only qualified bidder, to be charged to Account No. H.5130.200.90.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 506                                          AWARD BID / ONE (1) NEW, HEAVY DUTY, 4WD PLOW TRUCK WITH ACCESSORIES / GABRIELLI TRUCK SALES

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for one, new, heavy duty, 4wd plow truck with accessories which was received and publicly opened on

RESOLUTION NO. 506 – Continued

 

July 19, 2018; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 08-C-18, and made a part of these minutes.

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to GABRIELLI TRUCK SALES, LTD., Jamaica, New York, in the amount of $ 313,517.00, the only qualified bidder, to be charged to Account No. 5130.200.90.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 507                                          AGREEMENT / EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONIES / SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM (STP) IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, to agree that monies levied & collected in the Town for the repair & improvement of highways and received from the State for State aid for the repair & improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows:

 

GENERAL REPAIRS: The sum of $ 900,000.00 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work & general repairs upon 14.6 miles of town highways, including sluices, culverts & bridges having a span of less than five feet & boardwalks or renewal thereof;

 

PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS, the following sums shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Town highways;

 

WHEREAS, as per the Town of Orangetown Highway Department Pavement Preservation Program and attached list of 2018 Surface Treatment and attached list of 2018 Surface Treatment Program, roads which total a distance of 12.5 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $ 650,000.00;

 

WHEREAS, as per the Town of Orangetown Highway Department Pavement Preservation Program and attached list of 2018 Surface Treatment Program, roads which total a distance of 2.06 miles, there shall be expended not over the sum of $250,000.00.

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways; the Town Board hereby approves an AGREEMENT, between the Town Superintendent of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, NY and the undersigned members of the Town Board;

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 508                                          AID / 2018 KYLE J. BOYCE MEMORIAL PICNIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Day and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, the Superintendent of Parks and the Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these (3) departments to lend assistance which includes the use barricades from the Highway Department,

RESOLUTION NO. 508 – Continued

 

the use of the Showmobile from the Parks Dept. (at a rental cost of $400.00) and auxiliary police, message board & tower lite from the Police Department, for the Kyle J. Boyce Memorial Picnic

Scholarship / Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the German Masonic Grounds, Tappan, from 12 noon to 8 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 509                                          AID / 2018 ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE

 

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, Superintendent of Parks & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes barricades & trash bins from the Highway Dept., the show mobile (at a rental cost of $400.00) & port-o-sans from the Parks Dept., and auxiliary police from the Police Department, for the OFD Annual Holiday Parade to be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 6 pm to 10 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 510                                          AID / SONS OF ITALY ROCKLAND LODGE 2176 / ITALIAN FEAST

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile (at a rental cost of $400.00) by the Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, Blauvelt, for their Italian Feast from Thursday, September 13th to Sunday, September 16, 2018, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 511                                          AID / NYACK RECREATION DEPARTMENT / GREAT NYACK GET-TOGETHER

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile (at a rental cost of $400.00) by the Nyack Recreation Department for their Great Nyack Get-Together event on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 512                                          ACCEPT / DONATION AND PLACEMENT / MEMORIAL BENCH / MICKEY REEVES / JBC RAIL TRAIL

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation accept with gratitude the donation of a memorial bench to be placed along the JBC Trail behind the Blauvelt Library. The engraved inscription will read “In Memory of Mickey Reeves.”

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 513                                          AWARD CONTRACT / PETTINELLI RECREATION / MIRACLE RECREATION/ NJPA CONTRACT #030117-LTS / PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHERRY BROOK PARK, SPARKILL PARK & STOUGHTON PARK

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation award the contract for the replacement of playground equipment at; Cherry Brook Park, Stoughton Park & Sparkill Park to Pettinelli Recreation / Miracle Recreation as per NJPA Contract # 030117-LTS in an amount not to exceed $165,000.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 514                                          ACCEPT RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT / MATTHEW JOHNSTON / DEME

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the resignation / retirement of Matthew Johnston (DEME) , effective June 1, 2019.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 515                                          APPOINT / DEME / JR. PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER AND ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / DYLAN HOFFSISS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 515 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Dylan Hoffsiss to the position of Junior Public Health Engineer and Zoning Enforcement Officer, (Grade 18, Step 1) in the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME), effective September 17, 2018.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 516                                          ADOPT / CURRENT BASE PERCENTAGES AND ADJUSTED BASE PROPORTIONS / 2018 TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, as required by NYS Real Property Law and reviewed and approved by the NYS Office of Real Property Services, the Town Board hereby adopts the Certificate of Current Homestead Base Percentages and Adjusted Base Proportions (Forms 6701 and 6703) pursuant to Article 19, Section 1903 of New York State Real Property Tax Law for the Levy of Taxes on the 2018 Assessment roll, and the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to affix Town Certification.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 517                                          OPT INTO / NY REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 1903(xix) / BASE PROPORTIONS LAW, AS AMENDED

 

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, pursuant to New York Real Property Tax Law Section 1903(xix), upon the recommendation of the Town Tax Assessor, the Town Board hereby adopts this resolution to provide that for current base proportions to be determined by taxes based on the 2018/2019 assessment roll, the adjusted base proportion of any class shall not exceed the base percentages of 2017 / 2018, by more than one percent.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 518                                          EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION & AMENDMENT & RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT JOSEPH J. MORAN / COMMISSIONER OF DEME /

 

Under new business, Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the Extension and Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Joseph J. Moran, Commissioner of DEME, dated October 13, 2011, and authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement, and accepts, with regret, the retirement of Mr. Moran effective as of August 25, 2018.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 519                                          APPROVE / USE OF TOWN ROADWAYS / 2018 SOUTH NYACK   10 MILE RUN

 

Under new business, Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Village of South Nyack to use various roads within the Town of Orangetown, for the annual 10 mile run in South Nyack on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 8:30 am to 12 noon.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 520                                          PAY VOUCHERS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for four (4) warrants in a total amount of $1,037,519.56.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 521                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION  PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Robert Magrino, and Jeff Bencik.

 

Supervisor Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 8:41 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss a particular personnel matter.   Supervisor Day said there will be no further votes.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 522                                          RE-ENTERED RTBM/ADJOURNED

 

Supervisor Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 10:07 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None